How California Compensates Workers Who are “On Call”
In California, the Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders define “hours worked” as the time during which an employee is “subject…
What is the Professional Computer Exemption?
In California, employees are protected by two main sets of laws that control wages: The federal Fair Labor Standards Act…
When a Pattern Jury Instruction Contrary to New York Law Arrogates the Law (September 2020)
Authored and researched by Tim Capowski with assistance from former colleague(s). All too often, perception becomes reality. Awards for pre-impact…
California Enacts New COVID-19 Laws: SB-1159 – California Extends Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Earlier this year in response to COVID-19, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-62-20, which created a rebuttable presumption that for…